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U.S. Automotive News

This page covers vehicle recalls, safety regulations, manufacturing trends and the business of making and selling vehicles. Reporting follows the federal standards and corporate decisions that shape the national automotive market.


Electric Vehicles

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Would you trust a driverless car to take you somewhere without any steering wheel?

Electric Vehicles

Clarkson's Driverless Tesla Ride Malfunctions in Austin

Jeremy Clarkson's Tesla Cybercab taxi ride in Austin, Texas, went wrong after the vehicle failed to behave as expected.

Clarkson's Driverless Tesla Ride Malfunctions in Austin

Automotive — General

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Do you trust car companies to catch safety defects before they reach drivers?

Automotive — General

GM Recalls 80,095 Vehicles Over Brake, Steering Defects

General Motors is recalling Cadillac, Blazer, Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles in the United States for two separate safety defects.

GM Recalls 80,095 Vehicles Over Brake, Steering Defects

Car Culture

Car Culture

Rare Superbird Sells for $368,500 at Mecum

A 1970 Plymouth Superbird with its original paint and drivetrain sold at a Mecum auction for $368,500 including buyer's premium.

Rare Superbird Sells for $368,500 at Mecum

Performance Vehicles

Performance Vehicles

Genesis GV60 Magma Sound Tops Corvette Stingray

Car and Driver's sound tests found the electric GV60 Magma's simulated engine noise peaked above the 2027 Corvette Stingray with its optional exhaust.


Car Maintenance

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Do you think owning a car is getting more expensive for you?

Car Maintenance

AAA: New Car Ownership Costs Rise to $12,863

AAA's 2026 analysis finds the annual cost of owning and running a new car climbed from $11,577 the prior year.

AAA: New Car Ownership Costs Rise to $12,863

More in Automotive

Coverage takes in industry manufacturing shifts, federal fuel economy standards, consumer safety recalls and the market for new and used vehicles. It reaches every state and the manufacturing hubs where vehicles are assembled. Fuel economy requirements and safety mandates often create a tension between regulatory goals and engineering feasibility. Supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer demand remain the primary drivers of market volatility across the industry.